The Outstanding Work Performance Award recognizes performance beyond what is normally expected of an employee, including increased workload, special projects, developing or modifying procedures and improving effectiveness and efficiency. Patti Bembenek A custodian’s work is one that can go overlooked for many, but just like the rest of our roles, plays a vital piece in […]

A Champion of Campus Wellness At UW-Stevens Point, wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a purpose. As the birthplace of the wellness movement, the university has long been a leader in the field. For more than 18 years, Sallie Scovill has shaped a culture of care through tireless service, innovative programming and a deep commitment to […]

Stephanie Cook graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday, May 17, as a fifth-generation Pointer.  Earning a Master of Science in Education as well as her teaching certification, Cook is following in the footsteps of her father, Perry Cook ’83, a UW-Stevens Point professor of education and director of the university’s Harju Center […]

Several faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence within their professional fields:

The first female state forester in Wisconsin, a 2000 alum of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will address graduates and their families at the spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17. Heather Berklund, who has worked for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry for nearly 25 years, will address students, families and […]

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2025-26 academic year. The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Associate Professor James Berry, english. He is praised for his caring attitude and ability to teach difficult concepts, using educational research to inform […]

Teaching in a time of advancing digital technologies presents complex and unknown challenges in K-12 classrooms. While artificial intelligence (AI) will likely contribute to certain efficiencies across various industries, educators specifically look to balance how to incorporate those benefits while addressing the evolving landscape of digital literacy and academic integrity. Assistant Professor of Educational Technology […]

A space at the nearby Stevens Point Area YMCA serves as a community physical therapy clinic, offering free consultations and services for the public and hands-on experience for students within the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The graduate students work at the UW-Stevens Point Physical Therapy Clinic as part of […]

The following students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were honored for excellence in academic achievement:

High school students from across Wisconsin will explore future career opportunities in education at the 2025 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions, to be held Friday, March 7, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Hosted by the School of Education and the Harju Center for Opportunities in Education at UW-Stevens Point, the summit is intended […]

The Stevens Point community is welcome to gain emotional tools for navigating challenging, unpredictable and transitional situations as America’s loneliness coach visits the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Feb. 27. Carrie Sackett will present “We’re Doing Our Emotions All Wrong! A New Toolkit for the Whole Family” during a free community event. Discover new ways […]